White House ramps up PR campaign to improve Trump’s image
The aggressive new White House campaign to improve America’s perceptions of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis…
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Two Sikh doctors shaved their beards, a pillar of their religion, to treat Covid-19 patients. But community groups say there are alternatives
Two Canadian doctors of the Sikh faith have made the difficult decision to shave off their beards — a pillar of their faith — to continue…
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2 more El Paso virus deaths raise toll to 45, along with 48 new cases – including some in a nursing home
EL PASO, Texas — Both the death toll and the caseload from the coronavirus continued to grow in El Paso on Friday night, as public health officials…
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WATCH: F-16 jets fly over southern New Mexico to pay tribute to essential workers
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A formation of U.S. Air Force jets on Friday evening conducted a flyover in southern New Mexico to show appreciation for…
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New Mexico governor warns virus cases still ‘too high’; 11 new Doña Ana County infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Cases of coronavirus are still “too high” in New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during a Friday afternoon news…
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U.S. House passes $3 trillion virus economic aid bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through U.S. House passage Friday evening on a vote of 208 to 199,…
Continue Reading Preschools and childcare might reopen soon. Should you send your kid?
Last week I received an email from my younger son’s preschool. “We might be opening in June. If so, we will be taking a number of…
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VA says it won’t stop use of unproven drug on vets for now
WASHINGTON, DC — Facing growing criticism, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday that it will not halt use of an unproven malaria drug on…
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Infections, deaths soar in Juarez as Mexico moves toward restarting economy
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — As Mexico moves toward a gradual reactivation of its economy Monday, the number of new coronavirus infections and deaths in…
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El Paso church, food bank work to feed thousands of families: Get a list of distribution sites
EL PASO, Texas — Abundant Living Faith Center, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and Hands of Hope came together to distribute 2,500 families who are being…
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US coronavirus deaths to surpass 100,000 by June 1, CDC director says
The number of coronavirus deaths could surpass 100,000 by June 1, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The 12…
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US coronavirus deaths to surpass 100,000 by June 1, CDC director says
The number of coronavirus deaths could surpass 100,000 by June 1, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The 12…
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A surprising way you may risk getting Covid-19
Much of what we understand about the transmission of infectious diseases is derived from odd outbreaks in far-flung places. For example, we learned…
Continue Reading Social media rules. That’s bad in a pandemic
Popular social media posts are filled with inaccuracies about science. They could damage public health during this coronavirus pandemic, the authors…
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El Paso couple that recovered from virus have message for other survivors: Please donate plasma
(Editor’s note: For more information how to donate plasma, please click here.) EL PASO, Texas — The virus that has crippled the U.S. economy and…
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Where are the Borderland’s largest known virus outbreaks? Detention and psychiatric centers
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says a coronavirus outbreak at El Paso’s Rogelio Sanchez State Jail has now grown to…
Continue Reading Pandemic jerk: A new kind of bad behavior
Enforcing social distancing isn’t easy, even when you’re simply trying to serve people ice cream. That’s what Cape Cod’s Mark…
Continue Reading The Future of Surveillance: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast for May 15
Mobile apps, QR codes, facial recognition. Everyone is looking to technology for help in this pandemic, but some experts worry that this could…
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The number of new coronavirus cases is going down in 28 states as reopening efforts continue
The number of new coronavirus cases reported each day is going down in more than half of US states, according to an analysis of data from Johns…
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Officials raise concerns about CDC counting systems
The public health system by which Covid-19 deaths are reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is “antiquated” and…
Continue Reading Science speeds up during coronavirus pandemic — but at what cost?
Every day we learn something new about Covid-19 — like how the virus can damage organs outside the lungs, or how some kids can become severely…
Continue Reading Moths play a vital role in pollinating flowers and plants, new research suggests
Moths have long been seen as the annoying creatures that leave holes in your clothes. But new research suggests that those pesky insects have been…
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Trump unveils new vaccine effort
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump, whose prediction of a coronavirus vaccine by year’s end outpaces the outlook given by most…
Continue Reading Dear Grandma, read this before you visit the little ones
Dear Grandma, We know you’re itching to see your grandkids after spending the last few weeks in isolation. But a visit with family may not be…
Continue Reading CDC publishes flowcharts to help communities and businesses weighing whether to reopen
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published six “decision trees” Thursday aimed at helping businesses, communities,…
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5 takeaways from Rick Bright’s House hearing
Rick Bright, who filed a whistleblower complaint after being removed from his position as head of the agency in charge of pandemic response,…
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The focus is shifting from trying to eliminate coronavirus to reducing the risks, a doctor says
The US appears to be changing its strategy from trying to completely eliminate coronavirus to reducing infection risks as the nation reopens, a…
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‘Dramatic spike’: More virus deaths, 151 new cases in El Paso on Texas’ deadliest day
EL PASO, Texas — Texas saw its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic so far, with state officials reporting 58 deaths during a time span…
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‘Disease Detectives’: How investigators work behind-the-scenes to track the virus
EL PASO, Texas — The fight against Covid-19 has sent healthcare workers into battle against an enemy they cannot see. Fernando Gonzalez’s job is to…
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El Paso County working with school districts to expand virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — As the battle over Covid-19 continues in the Borderland the need for more testing continues to be a talking point. Recently, the…
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